Chapter 40: Talent Test, the Sect Leader Arrives

Qin Yu's words instantly left the three of them dumbfounded. Which family's Outer Gate disciple would so readily demand to worship the Sect Leader and the Supreme Elder? At that moment, all three were thrown into wind‑blown chaos. Even the lowest‑status beggar elder here was once famous throughout Canglan Yu, a storm‑ruling figure. As long as the Venerable does not appear, there are very few who can suppress him. Within the Mystic Sun Sect, the only one who could reliably surpass him is that Closed Death Gate's Lin Wu Ren. As for the Sect Leader… he is at the Half‑step Venerable Realm; he once failed to challenge the Venerable, but his insight is deep, only half a step away, and far beyond them, already a different tier.

Because Qin Yu's talent truly stirred them. They could even accept that Qin Yu might later take teachers stronger than themselves. At this early stage, their own strength is fully capable of teaching. So they still have ambitions. Even if they feel somewhat unqualified to instruct Qin Yu, they still wish to take a disciple first, after all… at their age, breakthroughs are hard to come by. Having a disciple who sweeps through his peers with unparalleled elegance would satisfy them. Even a mere nominal apprenticeship would be fine.

'Ahem, I am the Deputy Hall Master of the Hall of Penal Law; the Hall Master is a proxy appointed by the Sect Leader, so I am effectively the top figure of the Hall of Penal Law. If you take me as your teacher, you will become the Mystic Sun Sect's Little Overlord, provided you don't violate any fundamental principles.' The Deputy Hall Master spoke first. 'I am the Second Elder of the Mystic Sun Sect. I have the authority to dismiss the position of the Hall of Penal Law, and, to some extent, even to replace the Sect Leader.' Wu Lao said calmly, his face unmoved. The Great Elder of the Outer Gate beside them was almost stunned. 'Brothers, what exactly are you promising? Aren't you afraid the Sect Leader will give you a big slap later?' Fortunately, when the three first appeared, they shielded this place; otherwise… these words would have caused a massive uproar. This is damn shocking and scandalous.

Beside them, Qi Tai found it hard to speak. As for his status… he is now just a Leize administrator. Damn! Immediately, his eyes reddened and he said in a low voice, 'Whatever you want, I'll go snatch it for you!' Qin Yu saw this and was slightly stunned. Holy crap, the positions of these three… within the Mystic Sun Sect, they are absolutely top‑tier. In terms of authority, they are indeed not inferior to the Sect Leader. 'Um… can I think it over?' He could take a teacher, but still needed to consider further. After all, these three are not fully aware, so caution is better. Moreover, they know he received the Thunder Dao Treasure as a reward. If they act, he would have no room to resist.

The three heard this and were slightly stunned. They knew that if they opened a recruitment, they could place a disciple from the Inner Gate down to the Outer Gate. Their strength throughout Canglan Yu, except for a few old masters who stay hidden, is essentially invincible. So all three were rejected? 'It's possible, but it must be done quickly. First, let's test your talent. Those bastards who tested talents back then must have messed up; your records show you're a commoner, isn't that absurd?' Wu Lao nodded hastily; now he just wanted the dust to settle quickly. In any case, they would first max out Qin Yu's favor, give him the best treatment, and make him feel a sense of belonging. Qin Yu heard this and gave a slight nod. Confirming that his talent could also secure better resources. Otherwise, even if he performed extraordinarily, a weak talent would never be valued. Immediately, the three led Qin Yu onto a flying vessel, which rose into the air and headed toward the deep interior of the sect gate.

The Great Elder saw this, squinting slightly, hands clasped behind his back, murmuring, 'The Sect Leader should be receiving news soon, right?' 'Hmph, after all I'm a person of the Sect Leader; how could I let the three of you secretly take a disciple?' 'Is this a joke?' Earlier, after fully reviewing Qin Yu's information, he compiled it into a report and sent it to the Sect Leader. If the Sect Leader succeeds in taking the disciple… then next, he could enter the Inner Gate.

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Deep within the Mystic Sun Sect, ancient courtyards stood in succession, stretching across the mountain. The flying vessel descended slowly into a grand courtyard. But… when the three, brimming with excitement, stepped out of the vessel with Qin Yu, they were taken aback. A middle‑aged man in a plain long robe, hands clasped behind his back, pupils as deep as abysses, was staring at the three of them. 'What are you trying to do?' 'Secretly pocket a disciple without the sect's knowledge?' 'Do you know who this is?' When Yang Hao received the message from the Great Elder of the Outer Gate, he nearly spat blood on the spot. Because… according to the timeline, Qin Yu's rise began three days ago. That means letting the Supreme Elder deduce was completely unnecessary. Qin Yu was known to him; he was originally brought back by the Third Elder, and though he was young, he was extremely clever. However, later he gradually became dim‑witted and mentally incoherent. His talent was also lacking, and finally the Third Elder reluctantly placed him among the laborer disciples, ensuring he would live a worry‑free, stable life.

If the Third Elder were to place him in his own true transmission or within the Inner Gate, it would spark much criticism. Every disciple must make sufficient contributions to the sect. In the early stage the sect invests in the disciple; later the disciple must repay the sect to obtain resources. Moreover, keeping him in the Inner Gate would inevitably breed resentment among peers; short‑term it might be tolerable, but long‑term… some disciples might covertly cause trouble that could harm Qin Yu. After all, others toil through examinations, endure countless hardships, and finally enter the Inner Gate. If Qin Yu, mentally incoherent, enjoys the same treatment, it will surely cause discontent, especially since those in high positions cannot constantly watch over him. Thus, the Sect Leader still has a strong impression. Moreover, according to Qin Yu's growth trajectory… it's astonishing. He leapt a major realm in three days and even reversed several minor realms. His mortal body surpassed the extreme, and the Lei Fa Gu Lu had already reached its fourth stage. He immediately began gathering Qin Yu's information. When the Sect Leader's envoys arrived at Leize, they found something absurd… a shielding formation. A group of disciples were all cramped within Leize Guangchang, feeling utterly wronged, nearly driving Yang Hao mad. 'Also, you old kid, haven't you punished enough all these years? You actually set up a shielding formation at Leize?' 'Trapped all the disciples inside?' 'Just to prevent the news from spreading?' Yang Hao saw the three give no reply, then glared fiercely at Qi Tai. The beggar elder tugged his fluffy hair, his gaze drifting, and whispered, 'I just set it up casually; they were afraid those disciples could break the formation, so they reinforced it…' Yang Hao: '…' Very well. A Late Tianyuan strongman set up the shielding formation. You two are still scared that these entry‑spirit, Foundation Establishment disciples might break it and you reinforced it. That's truly interesting.